A patient tells the nurse that she has been losing weight and has no appetite or energy to do anything. The nurse believes this patient is demonstrating signs of which of the following behavioral health problems?
1. Depression
2. Anxiety
3. Frustration
4. Anger
Depression
Rationale: Physical changes seen in depression include weight loss, loss of appetite, and low energy levels. Weight loss, appetite change, and low energy and not typically associated with anxiety, frustration, and anger.
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